The Reaper's Rock

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. BEST THRILLER OF 2022 ACCORDING TO AMAZON. They eagerly awaited this vacation. An idyllic resort has opened on an island off the coast of England, promising its guests first-class relaxation and enjoyment. However, this place, known as the Reaper's Rock, has a very bad reputation. A few years ago, a series of brutal murders occurred here... But something went wrong. A dead girl is found under the yoga pavilion – it seems she just fell. But Detective Elin Warner is surprised to learn that the victim somehow ended up on the island. Initially, the girl planned to vacation here with her family, but at the last moment, the plans changed, and they came without her… And now they face death on the Reaper's Rock. The longer Elin stays on the island, the more secrets are revealed to her. And when another guest drowns during diving, the detective realizes that there’s nothing accidental about these deaths. The island's dark history repeats itself… A dangerous and captivating detective investigation at a resort where the killer could be anyone. A new release from Sarah Pearse, author of the bestselling thriller "The Sanatorium." "It reminds me of the unsettling detective stories of Agatha Christie – where the killer could be in the same room with you. A fresh, bold, and irresistible thriller!" – A. J. Finn "Anxiety-inducing, nerve-wracking, and unforgettable. This is the kind of thriller that won't let you go until the very end." – Chris Whitaker, author of the bestseller "We Begin at the End" "The tension relentlessly builds and leads to an astonishing climax." – David Baldacci "A gripping, twisty page-turner... Readers of Pearse's first book and lovers of fast-paced novels won't be able to put down this atmospheric, sometimes eerie detective story." – Library Journal "Pearse successfully combines Agatha Christie's beloved setting of an isolated island with 21st-century values. A stunning blend of thriller and detective fiction." – Sunday Times